Diocese Prayer Run: Final day
The Diocese Prayer run has been completed! The 120km run stretched from the north of the diocese to the south and took place over the 21st - 26th October. The week provided opportunity to pray for Living Hope in the city, towns and villages of Nottinghamshire and beyond. Each day was split into a number of 5km and 10km runs that people could join, as well as prayer meetings in over 20 churches across the diocese. We've been sharing stories from
Diocese Prayer Run: Days 4 & 5
The Diocese Prayer run is a 120km route stretching from the north of the diocese to the south. The run is taking place over the 21st - 26th October and is an opportunity to pray for Living Hope in the city, towns and villages of Nottinghamshire and beyond. Each day is split into a number of 5km and 10km runs that people can join, as well as prayer meetings at over 20 churches across the diocese. Day 4: St John's with
FUEL Shines on ‘Songs of Praise’: Celebrating Faith in Young People
It was wonderful to see FUEL, a monthly youth gathering hosted by Trinity Church Nottingham, featured on the BBC's Songs of Praise last Sunday, celebrating the faith of young people in today's generation. Hosted by Laura Wright, the episode showcased the FUEL gathering, where young people from different churches across the diocese join each month for an evening of worship, prayer, Bible teaching, and games. In recent years, the youth congregation at Trinity has grown from 7 to about 70,
Diocese Prayer Run: Days 2 & 3
The Diocese Prayer run is a 120km route stretching from the north of the diocese to the south. The run is taking place over the 21st - 26th October and is an opportunity to pray for Living Hope in the city, towns and villages of Nottinghamshire and beyond. Each day is split into a number of 5km and 10km runs that people can join, as well as prayer meetings at over 20 churches across the diocese. Day 2: St Swithun's Retford
Diocesan Synod Summary – 12 October 2024
Diocesan Synod 12 October 2024 On Saturday 12th October the newly elected Diocesan Synod met at The Minster School, Southwell for the first meeting of the new Triennium (2024-27). During the meeting Bishop Paul, Bishop Andy, Canon Michael Arlington and Mr Julian Hodgson presented reports to delegates (both clergy and lay) who listened and discussed to prayerfully discern what God is saying to the Diocese at this time. As part of the triennium, it was great to welcome a significant number of new
Diocese Prayer Run: Day 1
Day 1: Misson to Retford Today was the start of the diocese prayer run! A 120km route stretching from the north of the diocese to the south. The run is taking place over the 21st - 26th October and is an opportunity to pray for Living Hope in the city, towns and villages of Nottinghamshire and beyond. Each day is split into a number of 5km and 10km runs that people can join, as well as prayer meetings at over 20
A Captivating Performance of “Salt and Light”
We love to hear about new, fresh and creative ways to welcome people to experience the gospel of Christ. On Sunday afternoon the 6th October, audiences were truly blessed in St Andrew’s, Langar (one of the 6 beautiful medieval churches in the Parish of Wiverton in the Vale) with a wonderful performance from LAMPs Collective of their production called Salt and Light. The story was set in Lake Galilee in AD 30 in the little fishing community of Capernaum where rumours of miracles
Harvest Celebration Stories
Harvest season is a time to express our gratitude to God for His abundant provision. Across our diocese, we are excited to hear how parishes have been celebrating in different ways that reflect not only thankfulness for God's good gifts but also a spirit of sharing and generosity toward one another and those in need! St Paul’s Boundary Road On Saturday 5th October, St Paul’s hosted a free Harvest Meal for members of their church and the local community. Over 40 people
Diocesan Days of Prayer 2024
We are designating the second Thursday of every month a special diocesan day of worship and prayer. We do hope that you will come along to one or many of these gatherings, as we wait on the Lord in expectation for his guidance, refreshment and renewal.
Diocese Prayer Run 21st – 26th October Route
We're looking forward to the ‘Diocese Prayer Run’ that will be taking place over October half term 21st-26th! Following the launch of the refreshed vision earlier this year we want to pray together for living hope across the city, towns and villages of Nottinghamshire and beyond. This will be opportunity to do this in the churches, fields, paths and streets of our diocese. The 120km prayer run route will be spread over 6 days and will stretch from the most